The Company
We are your local family-run, independent foodservice business, providing you a local service with national strength. We put the ‘service’ into foodservice.
Dennis Edwards for Foodservice is a family-owned company, founded in 1973, by Dennis himself. The company is now run by his son, Lawson Edwards, and Lawson’s wife, Bim, and their daughter, Becky also help with day-to-day business, with Bim heading up operations and warehouse, while Becky is the General Manager.
As one of the largest independently owned foodservice companies in Hampshire, we pride ourselves on bringing customers high quality food and outstanding customer service. We’ve also been part of Fairway Foodservice for over 30 years, which means we have big buying and distributing power.
Our product range consists of over 2,600 frozen, chilled, and ambient product lines, which we supply to the independent catering sector, pubs, holiday parks, nursing homes, golf clubs, schools, ministry of defence establishments, hospitals, civic offices, and popular tourist venues.
Thanks to the intelligent software, Erudus, we can provide accurate foodservice data for our customers, including allergens, and nutritional and dietary information. If required, we can also share management statistics for each customer, which can be supplied monthly, quarterly, or annually.
We are proud to be ISO 22000 & ISO 9001 accredited – internationally recognised quality standards for food safety, hygiene and handling, and management quality systems.
When you choose Dennis Edwards, you’re choosing a trusted, reliable service.
Our continued success is down to one factor – listening to our customers.
Thanks to the intelligent software, Erudus, we can provide accurate foodservice data for our customers, including allergens, and nutritional and dietary information. If required, we can also share management statistics for each customer, which can be supplied monthly, quarterly, or annually.
We are proud to be ISO 22000 & ISO 9001 accredited – internationally recognised quality standards for food safety, hygiene and handling, and management quality systems.
When you choose Dennis Edwards, you’re choosing a trusted, reliable service.
Our continued success is down to one factor – listening to our customers.
The Sales Team
Jo-Anne Kelly
Telesales
Jo-anne is part of our Customer Services / Office team. As well as having an extensive catering background, Jo also has valuable administrative experience, working for many years within a doctor’s surgery. Before joining us, Jo had experience in the hospitality sector where she was running and working in pubs in London and the south coast.
Blossom simmons
Telesales
Blossom joined our team with a background in retail and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. After a couple of years in the retail sector, Blossom decided to persue her interest and career in the foodservice industry, joining the DEFS family and mission to bring quality products and excellent service to our customers.
Mark Jones
Sales Manager
Mark brings to the business a wealth of experience having previously been a Chef and Restaurant Manager with extensive experience in both the food preparation and menu design as well as responsibility for running the day to day operations. After this, Mark moved into Sales where previously he managed large sales teams and also worked on a National Account basis with Blue Chip companies, prior to joining Dennis Edwards Foodservice as Sales Manager.
ALEX TAYLOR-MEME
AREA SALES MANAGER
Alex brings a blend of hospitality and sales experience to our team. Having worked in the Hospitality industry before joining DEFS, Alex understands customer needs and the importance of delivering high quality service.. Prior to his Hospitality background Alex also worked in Sales - blending these experiences together helps Alex build strong relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction!
GET IN TOUCH
Should you require any further information, please get in touch with our sales team.
- sales@dennisedwards.com
- 02392 673034
Address
13 Limberline Road,
Hilsea Industrial Estate Hilsea, Portsmouth,
Hampshire PO3 5JF
© Dennis Edwards for Foodservice 2024
Mark Jones
Sales Manager
Mark brings to the business a wealth of experience having previously been a Chef and Restaurant Manager with extensive experience in both the food preparation and menu design as well as responsibility for running the day to day operations. After this, Mark moved into Sales where previously he managed large sales teams and also worked on a National Account basis with Blue Chip companies, prior to joining Dennis Edwards Foodservice as Sales Manager.